Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Eugene
434 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Eugene belongs to Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers, at $31,330 per year. The highest is $347,180.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $31,330 | 120 | |
| 2 | Religious Workers, All Other | $31,480 | 40 | |
| 3 | Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $31,500 | 100 | |
| 4 | Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $31,740 | 510 | |
| 5 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $33,260 | 220 | |
| 6 | Tour and Travel Guides | $33,510 | 40 | |
| 7 | Packers and Packagers, Hand | $33,560 | 350 | |
| 8 | Dishwashers | $33,850 | 600 | |
| 9 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $33,990 | 6,220 | |
| 10 | Cashiers | $34,110 | 3,560 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $347,180 | 210 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $313,350 | 90 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $294,010 | 140 |
| Chief Executives | $274,520 | 60 |
| Pediatricians, General | $269,550 | — |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $260,000 | 40 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | 40 |
| Dentists, General | $212,240 | 140 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $157,720 | 110 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $157,200 | 360 |
| Pharmacists | $155,890 | 310 |
| Financial Managers | $145,600 | 590 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $145,550 | 290 |
| Physician Assistants | $145,030 | 240 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $141,880 | 450 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $140,270 | 120 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $139,160 | 80 |
| Sales Managers | $137,160 | 350 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $133,180 | 70 |
| Marketing Managers | $133,010 | 270 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $132,470 | 330 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $127,310 | 70 |
| Optometrists | $125,760 | 40 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $125,420 | 100 |
| Veterinarians | $125,310 | 150 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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